Lessons Learned-Bathroom Spruce Up

It has been an interesting two weeks. My husband and son went on a trip. This appeared to be the perfect opportunity for my ten year old daughter and I to change out the bathroom sink and faucet, something I have never attempted. I have learned so many lessons.

First, projects will take at least twice the amount of time than expected to complete.

Pee traps are disgusting and will make your eyes water and your stomach lurch!

Bone sinks aren’t a popular in stock item and oval sinks don’t fit into round holes. Travel time to Alaska for a replacement sink could be 5-8 weeks at the big box stores. Fortunately, there are other stores that carry bone colored drop in sinks.

10 year old girls like hammers and chisels!

Make sure the hoses are long enough to connect and that the hoses connect properly prior to applying the silicone to the stink. Hoses do stretch and the hands of a 10 year old are nice for reaching into tight places to detach the hose.

You Tube is a valuable resource when you have a leak.

Painting vanities take a lot more time than expected.

Painting and patience go hand in hand.

Sometimes you just have to cut the blob of paint out of your hair. I hope my hairdresser doesn’t notice.

The paint for wall will be staying in the can for awhile.

Living life and learning new things is one of the best examples I can provide my daughter. The sense of accomplishment and team work will be worth the hard work and late nights.